The 10 Most Haunted Towns in the U.S.

Ghostly soldiers and hauntings have been reported in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Civil War's bloodiest fight.

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New Orleans: The LaLaurie Mansion and St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 are among New Orleans' haunted sites due to its voodoo legacy.

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Known for its violent past, Jerome, Arizona is said to be haunted by the ghosts of miners and residents.

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Infamous for the Salem Witch Trials, this town has a dark history and ghosts.

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St. Augustine, Florida: The oldest city in the U.S. has many haunting legends due to conflict, sickness, and piracy.

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Alton, Illinois: The McPike Mansion and other eerie houses make Alton one of America's most haunted little towns.

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Charleston, South Carolina: Lots of ancient buildings in Charleston have ghost stories.

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas: The Crescent Hotel, one of America's most haunted, sits in this lovely town.

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Bisbee, Arizona: Another former mining town with a violent past, Bisbee has many ghost reports, especially at the Copper Queen Hotel.

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Placerville, California: Haunted hotels and historic structures are said to haunt this Gold Rush town.

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